RDT to AC

Zoning Comparison
The intent of the Agricultural Conservation (AC) zone is to promote agriculture as the primary land use in areas of the county designated for agricultural preservation.

Illustrative Depiction of Standards for Detached House Building Type

Rear Setback

Standard Method of Development

A.

Lot

RDT 40,000 sf 1/25

AC 40,000 sf 1/25

Lot Area (min) Density (units/acre) Lot Width (min) At front building line At front property line B. Placement

125 25

125 25

Principal Building (min)

Main Building Lot Width at Front Building Line

Side Setback

Front setback Side street setback Side setback, interior Sum of side setbacks, interior Rear setback, interior Coverage (max) All roofed buildings and structures C. Height

50' 50' 20' 40' 35' 10%

50' 50' 20' N/A 35' 10%

Land zoned RDT, approximately 38% of the County

Principal Building (max)

Front Setback Lot Width at Front Property Line Side Section of Structure (Main Building) Height is proposed to be measured from the average grade to the mean height level between eaves and ridge of a gable, hip, mansard, or gambrel roof or to the highest point of roof surface of a flat roof.

Overall building height (agricultural buildings are exempt)

50'

50'

Existing development in the RDT Zone

Rationale for Changes Marked in Red Sum of Side Setbacks, Interior The proposed zoning code removes the Sum of Side Setbacks requirement since it is redundant.

Max Height
Accessory Structures For development standards regarding accessory structures, see Accessory Structures (RDT) Fact Sheet

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Based on November 22, 2011 Article 59-4. Zoning District Regulations ZAP Draft